Research Assistant in Power Electronics (University of Bristol)

Research Assistant in Power Electronics

University of Bristol -Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Closing Date: 08/05/2014

Job number: ACAD100792

Contract Type: Fixed term contract staff

Work Hours: 35.0 Hours per Week

Salary: £30728 – £34565

Job Type: Research and Teaching

Division / School: Merchant Venturers’ School of Engineering

Based in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the Group’s research explores the challenges of high efficiency electrical drive systems for applications in aircraft, hybrid vehicles and renewable generation. Much of this research involves theoretical analyses combined with concept demonstration and test. To support this activity the group has established a range of hardware-in–the-loop test facilities with ratings up to 1MVA.

Recent award of research funding has generated an opportunity for the appointment of a post-doctoral researcher in power electronics to support the Group’s research into high density power converters. The research will focus around using advanced converter topologies, e.g. multilevel converters, current source converters to achieve efficiency and power density benefits. The post will form part of an interdisciplinary team of post-doctoral researchers and postgraduates investigating power electronic conversion concepts. The post will also be affiliated with the newly announced EPSRC UK Centre in Underpinning Power Electronics.

You will hold a PhD and have experience in the design and testing of power electronic circuits using MOSFET and/or IGBT switching devices. You will also be familiar with converter topologies and pulse modulation control methods.

You will work very closely with other leading UK universities and industrial partners within the EPSRC Centre in Underpinning Power Electronics. The post provides an ideal opportunity to undertake high quality research in the field. You will be encouraged and supported to attend international conferences, and to publish research findings in high-impact journals.

This appointment is fixed term until 31 December 2015 in the first instance.

Interviews are expected to be held in mid May 2014 with a start date of June 2014.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr. Xibo Yuan at xibo.yuan@bristol.ac.uk.